Question on nuclear/quantum mech. unit of physics, its due 10pm tonight

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The discussion revolves around calculating the energy an electron gives up when passing between two electrodes at a potential difference of 17800 V, which results in an energy of approximately 2.85 x 10^-15 J. It also addresses how one-fourth of this energy is converted into radiation, leading to the calculation of the frequency of the emitted photon. Using Planck's equation, the frequency is derived to be around 1.08 x 10^18 Hz. The participant initially struggled but confirmed their calculations were correct after further analysis. The thread highlights the application of fundamental physics equations in solving problems related to energy and frequency in quantum mechanics.
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energy from electron passing between 2 electrodes, and calc. the freq of the elec.

Homework Statement


Part 1:
The difference in potential between the cathode and anode of a spark plug is 17800 V.
What energy does the electron give up as it
passes between the electrodes?
Answer in units of J.

Part 2:
One fourth of the energy given up by an electron is converted into radiation in the form of
a single photon.
What is the frequency of the radiation?
Answer in units of Hz.

Homework Equations


v=i*r?
Q = Δmc2
E=hf?
planck's constant=6.62607 × 10^-34 J · s
c² =931.5 MeV/u
1 eV=1.602×10−19 J
idk what else is needed sry

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm not sure how to begin this problem, but my attempts are listed below
Pt.1: E= (1.602×10−19 J)(17800V)=2.85156 x 10^-15
Pt 2: E=hf
[(1/4)*(2.85156 x 10^-15)]/(6.62607 × 10^-34 J · s) =f <<<<-not sure
f=1.075886612 x 10^18 Hz??
 
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never mind i got it answered
turns out my process was correct
 
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